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Palworld
Action
Adventure
Indie
RPG
Early Access
Single-player
Multi-player
Co-op
Online Co-op
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Workshop
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

Fight, farm, build and work alongside mysterious creatures called "Pals" in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game!

Developers: Pocketpair
Publishers: Pocketpair
Release Date: Jan 18, 2024
Price (USD): $22.49
Current Players: 59k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Overwhelmingly Positive(95%)
Open world
Creature collection
Multiplayer fun
Humor
Frequent updates
Pokémon similarity
Performance issues
Ethical themes
Bugs and glitches
Server issues
Clunky base building
Resource grind
The general sentiment towards the game is overwhelmingly positive. Players enjoy its mix of open-world exploration, creature collection, and survival elements. There is appreciation for the game's humor and creative use of mechanics. However, there are concerns about server stability, bugs, and performance issues that some players experience. The grind for resources is viewed negatively by some but is offset by the fun collaborative play and frequent updates, keeping many engaged and hopeful for continued improvement.

Positive Points

  • Players praise the game's mix of open-world exploration and creature collection, describing it as fun and engaging.
  • Many enjoy the game's creative and humorous concepts, especially the idea of combining Pokémon-like mechanics with survival gameplay.
  • The game is appreciated for its depth in gameplay mechanics, including crafting, base building, and automation.
  • Reviewers often express satisfaction with the game's frequent updates and continued development in spite of legal challenges.
  • Players enjoy the multiplayer aspects of the game, finding it fun both solo and with friends.

    • Negative Points

  • Some players report that the game contains numerous bugs and glitches, which can negatively affect gameplay.
  • Server issues are mentioned, including frequent disconnections and difficulties finding active servers.
  • The game's base building can feel clunky or frustrating, especially when involving Pal pathfinding.
  • Feedback suggests that the grind for resources or progression can be lengthy and repetitive.

    • Mixed Points

  • While many reviews appreciate the game's humor and ethical themes, some find the darker aspects of gameplay (like using Pals for labor) discomforting.
  • The similarity to Pokémon is both praised for its familiarity and criticized for lack of originality.
  • Performance issues are noted; some reviewers manage with adjustments while others find it detracts from the experience.

    • Common Themes

  • Comparison to Pokémon is frequent, especially with discussions around the game's legal matters with Nintendo.
  • Players appreciate the game's ability to provide a rich, engaging experience that encourages exploration and creativity.
  • The idea of using creature companions for both battle and labor is a highlighted feature.
    • Updated 12/18/2025, 12:01:15 AM UTC
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